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Public notices for Aug. 29, 2025

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Walkway Renovation: Removal of Existing Wood & Installation of Trex Decking
RFP Number: CCT01
Date Issued: August 13, 2025
Proposals Due By: October 21, 2025, by 4:00 pm
Project Location: Cajun Coast Tourism, 900 Dr. MLK Blvd. Morgan City, LA 70380
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1. Project Overview
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission DBA Cajun Coast Tourism is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to remove the existing wood planks on an outdoor walkway and install new Trex (or equivalent composite) decking boards. The selected contractor will be responsible for all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the project to code and by the specifications.
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2. Scope of Work
The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to:
•Site inspection and confirmation of measurements.
•Safe removal and disposal of all existing wood decking materials.
•Inspection of the substructure for damage or weakness; report and propose re- pairs as necessary.
•Supply and installation of Trex composite boards or an equivalent approved brand.
•All necessary fasteners, supports, and trim pieces must be in- cluded.
•Ensure all work meets local building codes and manufacturer guidelines.
•Site cleanup and debris removal upon project completion.
•If permits are needed, contractor my provide
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3. Specifications
•Material: Trex Enhance, Select, or equivalent composite decking (color to be specified).
•Walkway Dimensions: approx. 1604 sf and top decks 691 sf
•Fasteners: Hidden fastening system preferred (or as recommended by the manufacturer).
•Warranty: Materials must include a manufacturer’s warranty; a workmanship warranty of at least 1 year is required.
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4. Proposal Re- quirements
Proposals must include:
•Company profile, license, and insurance documentation.
•Detailed cost estimate (labor, materials, equipment, disposal, etc.).
•Proposed timeline and availability to begin work.
•Three references from recent similar projects.
•Any optional value-add services or alternative recommendations.
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5. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
•Cost competitiveness
•Contractor ex- perience and qualifications
•Proposed timeline and project management approach
•Quality of materials proposed
•References and past performance
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6. Submission Instructions
Please submit your sealed bids to:
Contact Name: Christal Carter
Email: ccarter@cajuncoast.com
Phone: (985) 380-8224
Mailing Address: PO Box 2332, Morgan City, LA 70381
Physical Address: 900 DR. MLK Blvd. Morgan City, LA 70380
Deadline: October 13, 2025
Late submissions may not be considered.
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7. Terms & Conditions
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission DBA Cajun Coast Tourism reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and minor irregularities, and to accept the sealed bids deemed in the best interest of the project.
Adv. Aug. 15, 22 and 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
POSTED: Monday August 11, 2025 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
DATE: AUGUST 14,2025
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE: SIRACUSA RECREATION BUILDING, 1110 GRACE ST., MORGAN CITY LA. 70380
AGENDA:
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Guest
Approval of Minutes (July 10,2025)
Financial Report
OLD BUSINESS:
Summer Program
Complete Audit Suggestion
Management Report
NEW BUSINESS:
Trees for park
Replace Clavinova
Replace or repair speaker in Annex Building
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the America Disabilities Act. If you need special assistance, please contact Leroy Trim at 985-385-4224 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE ST.
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST. MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
JULY 10, 2025
Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was call to order by Commissioner Ann Poole. Member present were Norman Skinner, Ann Poole and Tracey Wilson. Other present were Leroy Trim Director and Oscar Toups.
Minutes were read by Tracey Wilson, a motion to accepted the minutes with any necessary correction by Ann Poole and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
Financial report were given by Director Leroy Trim along with a budget comparison sheet for review, a motion by Ann Poole and second by Norman Skinner that the Board review said documents for compliance and report at the next meeting with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ira Langston:
Mr. Langston was selected as a potential hire as administrative as- sistant to Mr. Trim how ever after selection, several attempt to contact him. Finally he does not seem to be interested in the job. Therefore Mrs. Poole has made contact with Mrs. Kimberly Mc- Pherson the former administrative assistant who is open for further negation for the position at this time. The Board agreed to allow Mrs Ann Poole permission to communicated with Mrs. McPherson regarding this matter (rehire).
Mr. Trim present the amended budget to the Board. A motion by Ann Poole and Second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor to table it and agree to discuss it at a special call meeting and address the audit suggestion.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Trim present a state contract quote for a new diesel scaggs mower for purchase, after a short discussion a motion by Norman Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson with all in favor to proceed with purchase.-
Bills submitted for payment after reviewed, a motion to pay all bills by Ann Poole and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
With nothing further to discuss a motion by Tracey Wilson and second by Norman Skinner to adjourn with all in favor
(S) Ann W. Poole
Ann Poole,
Commissioner
Adv. Aug. 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Cadence Bank
Vs. No. 139622 Div “F”
Joshua D. Evans and Brittany Evans AKA Brittany Barbier Evans
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honor-able 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as LOT 9-A, SQUARE 8 OF UNIT NO. 1, LAKESIDE SUB-DIVISION, St. Mary Parish, Loui-siana, as shown plat of survey by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 13-F, Entry No. 122,099, and ac- cording to which survey said property measures 60 feet on Diane Drive, with a width in the rear and depth as shown on said survey; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 91/100 ($154,597.91) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 3.750% per annum from November 01, 2024, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit files or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Loui-siana, on Wednes-day, the 1st day of October A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 10th day of July A.D., 2025
GARY L. DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 29 and Sept. 24, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No 139627
Div “D”
Andrea D. Grogan A/K/A Andrea Grogan
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
The property described in the Act of Mortgage is described as follows:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as Lot 7 of Oak Subdivision as shown on the plan of land prepared by Lee B. Delaune, dated February 9, 1957 and recorded April 17, 1957 in St. Mary Parish COB 9-T, Entry No. 98015
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 59/100 ($143,764.59) DOLLARS, balance due on Principal of Fixed Rate Note; interest from July 1, 2024, until paid, at 4.125% per annum, to be computed; reasonable attorney’s fees; to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 1st day of October A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 11th day of July A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 29 and Sept. 24, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
Sept. 16, 2025
6:00 p.m.
609 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA 70340 – Amelia Volunteer Fire Dept.
The amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 and the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 are being prepared by the St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 and are available for public inspection at the Fire Station. Notice is given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, (“District”), at 609 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, Louisiana on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to hold a public hearing upon the District’s (a) amended budget for its fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and (b) proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 3
Joseph Foret,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DISTRICT #2A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
Sept. 9, 2025
6:00 p.m.
7327 Hwy. 182 Morgan City, LA 70380 – COEC Port Building
The amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 and the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 are being prepared by the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District 2A and are available for public inspection at 201 Everett Street, St. 204. Notice is given that a public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District 2A, (“District”), at 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA, 70380 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 to hold a public hearing upon the District’s (a) amended budget for its fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and (b) proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
St. Mary Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #2A
Paul Rappmundt,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 15, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by John Talbert from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1544 Hwy 90, Patterson, LA -Sec.26 T15S R11E; -Parcel Id# 2834321066.00 Lot 10 Land of Ledgerdom LTD Per Plat 20S 171990 Acq 469 346032. (Zon-1469)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Thursday September 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
3225 Third St
A•G•E•N•D•A
Public Hearing(s);
Case #1: (Tabled from August meeting) Application for Conditional Use Approval for Mr. Harris Dehart regarding excavating appx ½ Acre Pond on Lot 1A, a tract of land situated in Section 28, Township 15, Range 12, bearing physical address of 417 Fairview Drive, Parcel #314401166.00.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. Aug. 22, 27 and 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER AND SEWER COMM. 2
SEWER RATE INCREASE
Due to the cost increase from Wards 5 & 8 Joint Commission, our current sewer rates will be in- creasing October 1, 2025.
Our new rates will be as follows, The In-district rates flat fee will remain $6.75, and will increase to $6.00 per 1,000 gallons
The out of district rates & commercial rates flat fee will remain $7.75, and will in- crease to $7.30 per 1,000 gallons.
Adv. Aug. 27 and 29, 2025

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Notice of
Publication for the
October 1, 2025, Repeal of La. R.S. 30:186 – 188
This is official notice by Argent Trust Company that the repeal of La. R.S. 30:186 – 188, ends the agency/principal arrangement between the heirs of Gonsoulin de Marseille and the Louisiana Mineral and Energy Board (the “Board”) as well as all functions of the Board under La. R.S. 30:181 – 188 with respect to two leases in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, as part of the Belle Isle voluntary unit, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Leases”). The legal description of the interests leased appear in the Leases and in any assignment of the Leases, which are recorded and appear in the conveyance records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The Leases were granted by the State Mineral and Energy Board on behalf of all co-owners (Gonsoulin Heirs), under La. R.S. 30:181-188, to Sun Oil Company, dated August 15, 1957, and February 19, 1959. The Leases, known as GH001 and GH002, have been assigned to various operators and are now currently operated by Texas Petroleum Investment Company from March 11, 2015, and December 9, 2015, to present. The legal descriptions of the leased interests are as follows:
Lease dated August 16, 1957, from Louisiana State Mineral Board to Sun Oil Company, covering the following land situated in Section 19, Township 17 South, Range 11 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana:
All the lands in Section 19, Township 17 South, Range 11 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, lying East of the following des-cribed line: Beginning at a point whose Lambert Coordinates are X== 1,986,782.7 and Y==325,214.3; thence South 39 degrees 20 minutes West, 400.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 25 minutes West, 300.0 feet; thence South 17 degrees 40 minutes West, 339.6 feet; thence South 1 degree 48 minutes East, 409.8 feet; thence South 20 degrees 35 minutes East, 411.8 feet; thence South 30 degrees 44 minutes East, 665.3 feet; thence North 63 degrees 03 minutes East, 496.3 feet; thence South 70 degrees 12 minutes East, 556.2 feet; thence South 42 degrees 00 minutes East, 1,005.6 feet; thence South 64 degrees 44 minutes East, 529.9 feet; thence South 15 degrees 47 minutes East, 649.7 feet; thence South 31 degrees 48 minutes East, 406.8 feet; thence South 39 degrees 27 minutes West, 249.0 feet; thence South 55 degrees 13 minutes West, 634.7 feet; thence South 83 degrees 55 minutes West, 221.8 feet thence North 67 degrees 46 minutes West, 408.9 feet; thence South 62 degrees 09 minutes West, 220.4 feet; thence South 45 degrees 12 minutes West, 195.6 feet; thence South 34 degrees 23 minutes West, 447.4 feet; thence South 70 degrees 16 minutes West, 405.8 feet; thence South 41 degrees 58 minutes West, 176.1 feet; thence South 14 degrees 05 minutes East, 451.8 feet; thence South 37 degrees 12 minutes East, 163.0 feet; thence South 63 degrees 40 minutes East, 112.9 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes East, 1,006.3 feet; thence South 40 degrees 05 minutes West, 630.4 feet; thence South 23 degrees 20 minutes West, 803.6 feet; thence South 54 degrees 20 minutes West, 635.0 feet; thence South 84 degrees 19 minutes West, 299.2 feet; thence North 73 degrees 06 minutes West, 446.9 feet; thence South 66 degrees 11 minutes West, 137.2 feet; thence South 47 degrees 19 minutes West, 284.4 feet; thence South 51 degrees 23 minutes West, 71.0 feet; thence South 72 degrees 07 minutes West, 245.9 feet; thence North 84 degrees 20 minutes West, 284.8 feet; thence South 73 degrees 24 minutes West, 210.4 feet; thence South 13 degrees 58 minutes West, 168.5 feet; thence South 24 degrees 46 minutes West, 227.0 feet; thence South 61 degrees 46 minutes West, 312.2 feet; thence South 86 degrees 14 minutes West, 487.2 feet; thence South 80 degrees 32 minutes West, 1035.6 feet; thence South 47 degrees 14 minutes West, 156.1 feet; thence South 34 degrees 14 minutes East, 265.6 feet; thence South 0 degrees 42 minutes East, 331.4 feet; thence South 33 degrees 34 minutes West, 403.4 feet; thence South 57 degrees 47 minutes West, 604.4 feet; thence South 29 degrees 21 minutes West, 207.5 feet; thence South 8 degrees 19 minutes East, 177.2 feet; thence South 29 degrees 48 minutes East, 1,318.9 feet; thence South 13 degrees 30 minutes East, 247.1 feet; thence South 25 degrees 24 minutes West, 609.5 feet; thence South 45 degrees 23 minutes East, 166.9 feet; thence South 54 degrees 04 minutes East, 447.5 feet; thence South 54 degrees 04 minutes East, 166.9 feet; thence South 2 degrees 23 minutes West, 311,8 feet; thence South 27 degrees 49 minutes West, 568.5 feet, the Lambert Coordinates of said point being X = 1,983,431.4 and Y = 311,388.0, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana estimated to contain approximately 501 acres.
Lease dated March 4, 1959, from Louisiana State Mineral Board to Sun Oil Company, covering the following land situated in Section 19, Township 17 South, Range 11 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana:
All of that portion of Section 19, Township 17 South, Range 11 East, lying East of Doctor’s Bayou in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, containing 1,218.75 acres, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion leased by lease dated August 16, 1957 (being the lease described above).
The Board’s charge with re- spect to the Leases ends on the repeal of the statutes cited above, known and unknown owners/lessors are ad- vised to contact the Lessee/Operator Texas Petroleum Investment Company (“TPIC”), who will now administer the Leases and any royalty payments associated therewith. With the Gonsoulin Trust ending on October 1, 2025, all lease administration duties will revert to the current Lessee/Operator, Texas Petroleum Investment Company. This information is provided solely for the convenience of and as an accommodation to known and unknown co-owners of the leased interests. All clai-mants who are not currently receiving payments from the Leases, but who believe they have proof of their heirship, are urged to contact TPIC at:
Texas Petroleum Investment Company
5850 San Felipe St #250
Houston, Texas 77057
Phone: (713) 789-9225
Adv. Aug. 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Calvin Johnson, Eddie Gay, Rachel Kidder, Cody Fontenot
Employees of the District Present: Mark Richard – Operations Manager, Angie Guillotte – Office Manager
Employees of the District Ab- sent: Kim Willoughby – Activities Director
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guests: Carl Blum, Christy Gant – PHS Project Graduation
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Head invited the guest, Ms. Gant to address the board. A motion was offered from Mr. Gay to amend the agenda with a second from Mrs. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried. Ms. Gant was in attendance to ask the board to consider hosting Patterson High School’s project graduation at the Community Center on May 15, 2026.
Mr. Blum gave an update on the roofing project at the Community Center. He presented a bid from Roof Tech for $196,645.00. A mo- tion to accept was made by Dr. Fitter with a second from Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried. The bid will now move to Facility Planning for final approval.
The board re- viewed the minutes of the June meeting. Mrs. Kidder motioned to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Gay made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable re- port and the monthly budget comparison report. Dr. Fitter made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Gay made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Operations Manager, Mark Richard, gave the manager/maintenance report. He updated the board on the maintenance work being done by district employees at all district properties.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte gave the community center report. She updated the board on rental activities and the day-to-day operations of the community center.
In old business, the board reviewed a quote received from Southern Telecom to upgrade the security camera system at the Community Center. The quote totaled $7,431.00. A motion to accept was made by Dr. Fitter with a second from Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Moving to new business, the board reviewed a request from Immanuel Christian School to host its home volleyball games at the Community Center. After discussion, a motion was brought to the floor by My. Gay to charge $100.00 per game with ICS being responsible for collecting a gate entry fee and selling concessions. A second was made by Mr. Fontenot. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed using Miller Engineering to conduct a topographical and site survey at Central Park prior to the proposed remodel of the park. The quote received totaled $4,500.00 for the initial survey with an additional $3,000.00 to change the baseball field to a soccer field. A motion to accept was made by Mrs. Kidder with a second from Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gay. A second was made by Dr. Fitter. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 29, 2025

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Morgan City police radio logs for Aug. 27-28

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 10:21am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
8:23 a.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Officer stand by.
8:49 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Officer stand by.
9:14 a.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Alarm.
9:47 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Domestic.
9:50 a.m. 1000 block of Maple Street; Animal complaint.
10:35 a.m. 1000 block of David Drive; Welfare check.
10:37 a.m. 1000 block of McDermott Drive; Suspicious vehicle.
11:55 a.m. 400 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
11:58 a.m. 1000 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
12:28 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Animal complaint.
1:23 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Welfare check.
1:35 p.m. 900 block of Federal Avenue; Welfare check.
1:42 p.m. 2000 block of Railroad Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
1:54 p.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Animal complaint.
2:16 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Vehicle accident.
2:36 p.m. 1000 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
2:45 p.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Welfare check.
3:58 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Suspicious vehicle.
6:02 p.m. Front Street; Disturbance.
6:30 p.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
6:57 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Complaint.
7:45 p.m. Canary/Wren streets; Complaint.
7:52 p.m. Greenwood/Arizona streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
7:58 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
8:12 p.m. Greenwood/Arkansas streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:19 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
11:04 p.m. Fifth/Greenwood streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
Thursday, Aug. 28
12:17 a.m. Everett Street/La. 182; Suspicious person/vehicle.
12:49 a.m. Fourth Street/Railroad Avenue; Suspicious person/vehicle.
1:11 a.m. Fifth/Greenwood streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
1:47 a.m. Glenwood Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
3 a.m. Fourth/Greenwood streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
4:38 a.m. Federal Avenue/Greenwood Street; Complaint.

ARCH plan offers ways to make St. Mary stronger

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:48am

BILL DECKER

bdecker@daily-review.com

Local officials are urging St. Mary residents to get behind an effort to make the parish better able to withstand natural disasters, social and economic changes, and more.
At a meeting Wednesday at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, more than 60 people heard about the newly released strategic plan for the Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub.
The hub is described as a one-stop source of information residents and businesses need as well as a generator of pilot projects designed to make the region more resilient.
You can download a .pdf version of the strategic plan at http://bit.ly/4p1KZh2.
The St. Mary Excel citizens group is the force behind development of the plan, but 32 other entities, including local governments and businesses, have signed on.
The idea for ARCH, as the effort is called, grew out of a few words in the 2018 Urban Land Institute study commissioned by St. Mary Excel to examine economic opportunities in Morgan City and Berwick
Supporters are looking for public commitment with hopes that widespread backing will be as useful as when the region was seeking designation as a federal National Estuarine Research Reserve, a process that is in its final steps.
Brian Roberts, chief scientist for the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, is guiding the Atchafalaya NERR site through the final stages of federal approval. He told the crowd that when the Atchafalaya Basin was one of six sites under consideration for Louisiana’s first NERR, a public meeting in Morgan City drew more than the combined attendance at meetings at the other sites.
“The buy-in from this community is why it will succeed moving forward,” Roberts said.
The NERR isn’t directly connected to the ARCH concept, although there are hopes the two will work as partners.
Mike Brocato, operations manager for the St. Mary Levee District, noted that the talks leading up to creation of the master plan focused on what local people want from ARCH.
“Why shouldn’t it be St. Mary Parish?” Brocato asked. “Why shouldn’t it be the Atchafalaya River?”
The next steps are to form a nonprofit organization and to seek funding for an executive director and staff. Officials spoke of housing ARCH somewhere on the riverfront.
The pilot projects under consideration focus on infrastructure resilience, economic resilience and ecosystem resilience.
Infrastructure projects include examining ways to strengthen the electrical grid and make beneficial use of sediment dredged from local waterways.
The economic resilience category includes looking for ways to nurture riverfront businesses, researching subsidence and creating storm-resistant housing.
The ecosystem projects include examining environmental protections that can benefit the ecology and the economy, investigating the decline in recreational fishing in the lower Atchafalaya and exploring ways to expand aquaculture in inland fisheries.
The speakers at Wednesday’s meeting included Roberts; Brocato; Beau Jones and Abby Littman of the Water Institute, which guided the strategic planning process; St. Mary Chamber President Beth Chiasson; Bill Bourgeois, counsel for Hospital Service District No. 2; St. Mary Economic Development Director Evan Boudreaux; and Catherine Holcomb of St. Mary Excel.
The meeting also featured some steps toward ARCH’s goals.
Berwick Mayor Duval Arthur talked about his disappointment after learning about the 2020 Census, in which the town was found to have fewer than 5,000 residents.
“It made us start working,” Arthur said.
To answer the common complaint that there’s nothing for people to do, the town began planning a major expansion of sporting fields at the Berwick Civic Center. The town is now seeking funding.
In Morgan City, there are plans to build storm-resistant homes. Mayor Lee Dragna has offered to invest his own money into two units.

'Pianomania!' comes to Morgan City on Sept. 15

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:46am

Rock n’ roll pianist Jared Freiburg will perform his high-energy show “Pianomania!” at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Schreier Theatre at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
Single concert tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for K-12. Season tickets are now on sale for the 2025-2026 Concert Season. All tickets, subscription or single concert, are available online at www.morgancitylive.com or at the door.
Piano virtuoso Jared Freiburg has been performing 1950s era music since he was a teenager, according to promotional material
With legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and Ray Charles as his role models and sources of inspiration, Freiburg channeled his talents into a hugely successful career as a touring musician, and has gone on to tour and perform in venues of all sizes around the world.

ALICE DIANE BRYANT

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:44am

Alice Diane Bryant, 77, a native and resident of Patterson, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 at Terrebonne Medical Center in Houma.
A Rosary will be Saturday at 2 p.m. with a mass at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson.
She is survived by her husband, Isaac Bryant Jr. of Patterson; son, Jonathan Bryant of Morgan City; daughter, Shanna Bryant of Patterson; one grandchild; and brothers, Samuel Boutte, Anthony Boutte and Dan Boutte.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Berwick man receives award from Sons of the American Revolution

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:43am

During an Aug. 6 meeting, David Solar, a resident of Berwick, was awarded the Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution’s Meritorious Service Medal. Solar was instrumental in establishing the Atchafalaya Chapter, which includes members from Assumption, Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary, and Lafayette parishes. Solar served as the chapter’s first president.
The chapter was awarded the Partners in Patriotism certificate from the state society for its various patriotic outreach efforts including recognizing and awarding veterans, first responders, law enforcement members and ROTC and JROTC members. The chapter also engages in projects that promote the continued teaching of American history to youth through various competitions. The chapter commemorates revolutionary war era patriots through a variety of public ceremonies.
To become a member, a candidate must prove lineal descent from an ancestor who served the cause of independence through military or non-military contributions during the revolutionary war era. Many of the Atchafalaya chapter’s members are descendants of patriots who served under General Bernado de Galvez in Louisiana and the Gulf South.
The Sons of the American Revolution is a non-profit organization. Any male interested in learning more about becoming a member should email Randall Domingue at randalldomingue@ymail.com.

Veith joins Thibodaux Regional staff

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:41am

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Dr. Jacob Veith, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to the active medical staff.
Veith is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, 608 North Acadia Road, Third Floor-B, Thibodaux, 985-493-4490.
Veith earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed his surgery internship at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.
Additionally, Veith completed a fellowship in plastic surgery research and his residency in integrated plastic surgery at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Veith specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
Veith and his wife Veronica both grew up in New Orleans with family members throughout Acadiana. He says Thibodaux Regional was an obvious match. They are excited to return home and serve Louisiana.

Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo gives to local causes

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:35am

The Review/Bill Decker
Each year, the Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo raises money to support a variety of civic and educational organizations. This year, the recipients receiving checks Wednesday at South Louisiana Community College's Young Memorial Campus included the college itself, the ARC of St. Mary/Center of Hope, Bayou Outdoors, the Nicholas Bolner Foundation, the Morgan City Police Department's Benevolent Association, Scout Troop 49 and the Weddell Williams Foundation. Sammy Cannata of the fishing rodeo organization is shown presenting the checks.

La. Doubles Horseshoe Pitching Championships

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:31am

Kemper Williams Park
Aug. 23
Class A Men
First place, Al Dodson, Morgan City and Glenn Caillouet, Raceland, 5 wins-1 loss, 33.3 ringer percentage; second place, Clay Canty, Morgan City and Tim Hayles, Berwick, 4-2, 35.5; and third place, Burnie Williams, Morgan City and Julius Lovell, 3-2, 32.0.
Class B Men
First, Joseph Thomas and Kendall Thomas, Port Allen, 5-2, 25.7; second, Tyler Bourdier and Travis Bourdier, Patterson, 4-3, 28.8; and third, Mark Jones, Patterson and Dale Pearce, Franklin, 4-2, 26.2.
Class C Men
First, Roosevelt Morse, Shreveport and Gary Verheide, Waggaman, 5-1, 23.3; second, Ricky Pitre, Chauvin and Joe Primeaux, Broussard, 4-2, 11.3; and third, Glen Hidalgo, Bayou Vista and Craig Rink, Franklin, 3-2, 10.8.
Class A women
First, Pat Pertuit, Marrero and Sharla Fontenot, Lacassine, 4-2, 29.6; second, Tiffany Thomas, Port Allen and Mary Guzdial, Bayou Vista, 3-3, 11.3; and third, Linda Dodson, Morgan City and Tina Prowell, Waggaman, 3-3, 15.0.

Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers standings, Week 7

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 9:28am

Summer League - 2025
Week 7
W L
Good People 38 25
J D J 32.5 30.5
Penny Makers 32 31
Ring A Dingers 31 32
Hydrate 30.5 32.5
Down & Back 25 38
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 80.0, Burnie Williams 62.6 and Clay Canty 60.2; and (40’) Dwain Arceneaux 52.8, Randy Giroir 43.7 and Jim Guzdial 38.0. High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 59.0, Julius Lovell 43.0 amd Dale Pearce 41.4; and (40’) Arceneaux 34.2, Giroir 26.1 and Hilton Rhodes 19.8.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 95, Pearce 78 and Williams 75; and (40’) Arceneaux 64, Giroir 59 and Guzdial 52. Most ringers: (one night) Gilmore 78, Pearce 61, Canty 51 and Travis Bourdier 49; and (one game) Gilmore 29, Pearce 23, Glenn Caillouet 21; Williams, Canty 20; and Lovell 19. Most points one night: Gilmore 260, Pearce 209, Canty 202, Williams 201 and Al Dodson 191.
High handicap game: Pearce 112, Linda Dodson 109, Gilmore 105; Ricky Pitre, Glen Hidalgo, Bourdier and Glenn 102. High game over average: (40’) Rhodes 16.2 and (30’) Pearce 26.0. Best won-loss record: Williams 12-3, Pearce 13.5-4.5; Gilmore, Linda Dodson 10-5; Mary Guzdial 2-1; and Rhodes, Bourdier 9-6. Most points one night – team: Ring A Dingers 525, J D J 492. Most ringers one night – team: Ring A Dingers 140, J D J 121.